Welcome to Episode 125 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!

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In this conversation, Justin Hai explains why cortisol and sleep are the twin levers for better energy, mood, weight, and hormonal balance in midlife.

He shares how our always-on tech culture keeps cortisol elevated, how that sabotages deep and REM sleep, and why poor sleep then disrupts natural hormone production. We dig into realistic morning and evening routines, food and exercise choices that protect muscle and reduce visceral fat, and simple ways to create a phone-lite life.

What You’ll Learn

The tech–sleep–hormone loop and how to break it
AM routine ideas that boost energy without jittery highs
Smart training for midlife bodies, with an emphasis on muscle and walking
Food timing and fueling basics that protect muscle and steady energy
Evening wind-down practices that make uninterrupted sleep more likely
How cortisol and weight gain are connected

About Justin Hai

Justin Hai is the co-founder of award-winning wellness companies including Alastin Skincare, GLO Pharmaceuticals, and Rebalance Health. With a background in industrial design (RISD) and an MBA from Pepperdine, he blends creative vision with science—holding multiple U.S. patents and having presented to NASA and the Pentagon. Justin is a featured expert in the upcoming Amazon Prime documentary sHEALed and author of Stress Nation, where he explores how our tech-driven culture disrupts cortisol, sleep, and hormones. Inspired by his wife’s health journey with Cushing’s syndrome, Justin now advocates for practical strategies to lower stress, restore hormonal balance, and reclaim energy in a hyperconnected world.

Connect with Justin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebalancehealth/ 

Instagrarm: https://www.instagram.com/justin_a_hai/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinhai/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebalancehealthofficial/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rebalancehealth

Book: Stress Nation

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